How to travel from Salerno to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Bologna is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Salerno to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Napoli Centrale, plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Central Railway Station Piazza XX Settembre.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Salerno and Bologna is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Salerno and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Bologna. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salerno and Bologna. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 8h 40m.

TTI Leonettibus SRL, Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L. and Itabus run regular bus services between Salerno and Bologna. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salerno and Bologna. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Bologna

Transport options from Salerno to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane + 5 similar
3h 20m
€90($90)
every 4 hours757km (470 miles)
Train to Napoli Afragola, plane3h 40m
€160($160)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€78($78)
hourly757km (471 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane3h 50m
€100($100)
every 2 hours930km (578 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 20m
€100($100)
hourly968km (602 miles)
Train to Caserta, plane5h 35m
€105($105)
5 times a day944km (587 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€60($60)
every 2 hours625km (388 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€40($40)
every 20 mins639km (397 miles)
Bus via Napoli9h 15m
€70($70)
every 2 hours629km (391 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€95($95)
on demand615km (382 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna